Production

In 2008, of vineyard surface was in production within the AOC, and 448 hectoliter of wine was produced, corresponding to 60,000 bottles.

AOC regulations

The main grape variety for Clos de la Roche is Pinot Noir. The AOC regulations also allow up to 15 per cent total of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris as accessory grapes, but this is practically never used for any Burgundy Grand Cru vineyard. The allowed base yield is 35 hectoliter per hectare, a minimum planting density of 9,000 vines per hectare is required as well as a minium grape maturity of 11.5 per cent potential alcohol.